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Profits v. Safety, Inevitable Attacks on Labor Law §240(1)

Profit driven Attacks on Construction Worker Protections ----- End Notes, and some content removed due to space limitations

Injured at Work? Avoid These Common Mistakes that Jeopardize Workers Comp Claims

Avoid these common mistakes many injured St. Louis workers make.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACT FRAUD

Reporting fraud committed against the government is a civic duty that has made millionaires out those who have spoken up. The US government is defrauded out of millions of dollars every day. Fraud against the government impacts us in many ways such as higher taxes and reduced government benefits.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

Sexual harassment” may consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Both men and women can be victims of sexual harassment. The harasser can be of the same sex or of the opposite sex of the harassment victim.

WORKPLACE BULLYING & HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Phrases such as “hostile workplace” or “hostile work environment” are sometimes used to describe workplace bullying. To be protected under the law, an employee must experience a hostile work environment or bullying that is directed at that person’s membership in a protected class.

Work Injury Lawyer St. Louis: OSHA Regulations for Backing-Alarms

Employers need to take the necessary steps to prevent backover accidents. Identifying the common causes of these accidents is the first step in ensuring appropriate preventive measures are put in place.

Attorney's Fees [Fee-Shifting to Losing Defendant]

Chapter in MSBA Maryland Employment Law Deskbook, 2014, on Attorney's Fees [Fee-Shifting Against Losing Defendant]

Is There a Time Limit on Medical Treatment After a Workplace Injury?

If you suffer an injury at your workplace, you can claim medical and wage loss benefits under the workers compensation system.

St. Louis Auto Accident Claim - Using Video Evidence

Video and pictures can often be used as evidence to support your car accident claim.

What Types of and Accidents can Lead to Workers’ Compensation Claims?

In order to make sure that employees are compensated for workplace injuries without the need for litigation, South Carolina has enacted a no-fault workers’ compensation program that pays benefits to employees injured on the job.

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